Resume

Tricia Sauls

COMMUNICATIONS, DESIGN, AND STRATEGY LEADER

Communications, Design, and Strategy Leader with extensive expertise in digital marketing, member engagement, and event execution. Demonstrated success in driving organizational growth, leading digital transformation, and establishing strategic partnerships. Passionate about leveraging innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance member experiences.

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Digital Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Innovative Design Solutions
  • Board Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Event Execution
  • Social Media Strategies
  • Budget Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Member Engagement
  • Volunteer Engagement
  • Communications
  • Legislative Monitoring
  • Advocacy
  • Staff Management
  • Volunteer Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Community Outreach

Work Experience

JUL 2020 - JUN 2024

Executive Director

Automotive Service and Tire Alliance, Raleigh, NC

  • Spearheaded organizational growth and member advocacy, managing a staff of 4, board of directors
    contractors
    and volunteer team
  • Orchestrated annual 3-day training event for 1000+ attendees and 20+ networking events yearly
  • Planned and executed 24 yearly member events, networking socials, training classes and board meetings across NC
  • Developed and managed annual and individual event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization
  • Led digital transformation initiatives, implementing CRM and event management software to streamline operations
  • Established and maintained partnerships with educational institutions to support statewide apprenticeship programs
  • Mentored staff and volunteers, enhancing team performance and professional growth

NOV 2015 - JUN 2020

Marketing Director

Automotive Service and Tire Alliance, Raleigh, NC

  • Boosted event attendance by 925%, growing from 75 to 1000 attendees
  • Expanded social media reach to 6.7K followers, analyzing engagement metrics for growth
  • Directed rebranding efforts, aligning organizational image with strategic goals, boosting brand recognition by 50%

Dec 2011 - Nov 2015

Marketing and Communications Director

Unity of the Triangle, Raleigh, NC

  • Implemented data-driven marketing strategies, doubling email open and click-through rates
  • Optimized PPC advertising campaigns, improving ROI by up to 150%
  • Spearheaded successful $1,000,000+ capital campaign, orchestrating all aspects from strategy to execution for new building funding

Jan 2007 - Sep 2007

Project Manager

ABT - Atlantic Business Technology, Raleigh, NC

  • Successfully managed multiple client website projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery to clients
  • Facilitated effective communication between clients, designers, and SEO specialists

1995 - 2007

Owner and Manager

Praxis Design Studios, Raleigh, NC

  • Founded and grew a full-service design studio, managing a team of 8 professionals
  • Directed projects for international and small businesses, from concept to completion
  • Established the studio as a regional industry leader through effective SEO and branding strategies

Technical Skills

CRM & Event Management Software

  • Cvent,
  • Bizzabo
  • Eventdex
  • Glue Up
  • Salesforce
  • GrowthZone
  • Eventbrite
  • Regfox

 

General Admin

  • Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Google Workspace
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Slack

Design & Publishing

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
    InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Canva
  • CapCut
  • TikTok Studio
  • IMovie

Web Content Management

  • WordPress and Related Software
  • SharePoint
  • Google Sites
  • Squarespace

 

Marketing Automation

  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Constant Contact

Social Media Management

  • Meta
  • Hootsuite
  • Later
  • Buffer

Email Editors

  • Constant Contact
  • Mail Chimp

Analytics & SEO

  • Google Analytics
  • Google AdWords
  • SEMrush

AI Platforms

  • Chat GPT
  • Claude
  • Midjourney
  • Ideogram